Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) awards funding to promising film and media projects realised in the German federal states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The region offers excellent filming conditions - unique locations, excellent creative talent and service providers - and is home to numerous production companies with extensive experience in international co-productions.
In 2023, over 18 million euros in funding were invested in the development, production and distribution of a total of 172 film and media projects. More than 12.6 million euros were invested in the production of 49 cinema and television films. International co-productions and promising newcomer projects are two of the MDM's traditional funding priorities – some of which are presented here.
Funding schemes are available for all phases, starting from idea and script development through to production and distribution/sales. To be eligible, production companies must spend at least the awarded funds in the region of Mitteldeutschland.
Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung GmbH
Petersstraße 22-24 04109 Leipzig (Germany)
Website: mdm-online.de
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The Theory of Everything by Timm Kröger (Germany/Austria/ Switzerland, PÖFF 2023)